Obit: Reba May (Lake) Wells

Reba May (Lake) Wells, age 78, of Redden, died Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the Delaware Hospice Center, in Milford.

Reba was born May 6, 1934, daughter of the late Elmer E. and Amanda (Donovan) Lake. In addition to her parents, Reba is preceded in death by her husband: Paul B. Wells on Decemer 26, 1998, and a daughter: Pamela J. Gordy.

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Posted Aug. 20, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Updated Aug 20, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Posted Aug. 20, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Updated Aug 20, 2012 at 8:13 PM

GEORGETOWN, DEL.

Reba May (Lake) Wells, age 78, of Redden, died Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the Delaware Hospice Center, in Milford.

Reba was born May 6, 1934, daughter of the late Elmer E. and Amanda (Donovan) Lake. In addition to her parents, Reba is preceded in death by her husband: Paul B. Wells on Decemer 26, 1998, and a daughter: Pamela J. Gordy.

Reba retired from L.D. Caulk Co., in 1993 after 28 years’ service. She was very active in the community and volunteered at Harrison Senior Living and Home of the Brave. Reba was a mentor with North Georgetown Elementary School and was also very active in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Reba was a member of McColley’s United Methodist Church and served as Treasurer.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 1:00pm in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market Street, Georgetown with visitation after 11:00am. Burial will be in McColley’s Cemetery.